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Cloud communications APIs typically provide access to voice, messaging, and video services through a set of API calls and webhooks.

Some of the major players in the cloud communications API space include:

Twilio: A cloud communications platform that provides a range of tools for building and integrating voice, messaging, and video applications.
Nexmo: A cloud communications platform that provides SMS, voice, and phone number APIs.
Bandwidth: A cloud communications platform that provides voice, messaging, and 911 services.
Plivo: A cloud communications platform that provides SMS, voice, and chat API solutions.
Infobip: A cloud communications platform that provides SMS, voice, and chat solutions.

These platforms offer a range of capabilities and pricing plans, so it's worth considering which one would be the best fit for your specific needs.

Products

FreeSWITCH

FreeSWITCH is an open-source telephony platform that can be used to build voice, video, and messaging applications. It is written in C and runs on a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Some of the features offered by FreeSWITCH include:

Voice calls: FreeSWITCH can be used to route and manage voice calls, including inbound and outbound calls, call forwarding, and call recording.
Video calls: FreeSWITCH supports video calling and conferencing through protocols like SIP, WebRTC, and H.323.
Messaging: FreeSWITCH supports a range of messaging protocols, including SMS, MMS, and XMPP.
Modularity: FreeSWITCH has a modular architecture that allows you to extend its functionality through modules and scripts.

FreeSWITCH is widely used by businesses and organizations to build custom communication solutions. It is available under the MPL license.

Twilio

Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers to build and deploy messaging and voice applications. It provides a set of APIs and tools that make it easy to build applications that can send and receive text messages, make and receive phone calls, and more.

Some of the key features of Twilio include:

SMS and MMS messaging: Twilio allows you to send and receive text messages using a simple API. It also supports MMS ( multimedia messaging service), which allows you to send and receive messages with pictures, videos, and other media.
Voice calls: Twilio provides a range of tools for building voice applications, including support for voice-over-IP ( VoIP) calls, phone numbers, and voice prompts.
Video and screen sharing: Twilio provides a set of APIs and tools for building video and screen sharing applications, allowing you to add real-time video and screen sharing capabilities to your applications.
Integration with other platforms: Twilio integrates with a wide range of platforms and tools, including CRMs, customer service platforms, and more, making it easy to build communications capabilities into your existing applications.

Overall, Twilio is a powerful and flexible platform for building communication applications, and it is widely used by developers to add messaging and voice capabilities to their applications.

Plivo

Plivo is a cloud communications platform that provides a range of tools for building and integrating voice, messaging, and chat applications. Some of the features offered by Plivo include:

SMS messaging: Plivo allows you to send and receive SMS messages through its API.
Voice calls: Plivo provides a range of voice calling capabilities, including inbound and outbound calls, call routing, and call recording.
Chat: Plivo offers a chat API that allows you to add chat functionality to your application.
Numbers: Plivo allows you to buy and manage phone numbers through its platform.
Plugins: Plivo offers a range of plugins and integrations with popular tools and services like Slack, Salesforce, and Zendesk.

Plivo is used by businesses and organizations around the world to build and integrate communication capabilities into their applications and systems. It offers a range of pricing plans, including a free plan for small projects.